Community members attending the grand opening celebration at the Otsego County Library Sunday shared their thoughts about the new layout created through the expansion project:

Colleen May

The library really is an inclusive space for bringing the community together. There is something for everyone books still live!

Cohen Corby

My favorite thing about the library is the new kids room and the Christmas books and the tunnel (portal leading into the childrens area). I checked out 10 books a new record!

Laverne Greenwood

Its wonderful they were not just climbing into the next 10 years with the building, but looking into the future. Its just a beautiful, beautiful job. Im so happy with it. There are so many good things about it.

Mike Mang

Its really beautiful. Im impressed by the space and the places where people can sit leisurely and read a book. It makes it comfortable for people to sit down and browse through books and do a little reading.

I like all the books they have in here and the place is bigger and all the spaces where you can read.

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When it comes to preparing for the holidays, the one thing entertainers all need a little less of is stress. So what if we told you that the secret to a stress-free Thanksgiving in the kitchen has finally been cracked?

Oven space is prime real estate on Thanksgiving. Youve got the bird, youve got the sides, youve got the appetizers, Meghan McGarry, the classically trained pastry chef and culinary personality behind Buttercream Blondie, tells Salon. Growing up, I was always waiting at the end to get into the oven to bake dessert.

Inspired by that memory, McGarry tore up the rule book this year when she conceived a no-bake cheesecake to ring in the end of the decade. As it turns out, just because Martha Stewart regulates no-bake desserts to the summer months doesnt mean you have to follow the crowd.

You can roast your turkey without any competition and reduce your stress in the process, McGarry says of the latest addition to her collection of spiked desserts. The Golden Rule of Baking is: Dessert should always be fun.

In addition to saving crucial oven space, a no-bake dessert can also save time because it can be executed well in advance of a party. McGarrys cheesecake stays fresh for up to two days. You can knock out this Thanksgiving treat on a Tuesday, and as an added bonus, the recipe calls for individual servings to be doled out into mason jars. That means your storage containers are ready to go just pop on the lid before you move them to the fridge. On the big day, all you will have to make fresh is the whipped cream. Yes, you can actually hit the ground running on Thanksgiving morning.

But the ease that this no bake dessert can add to your Turkey Day does not stop there. When youre in charge of making dessert for the big day, you have to take into consideration what everyone likes and does not like, and try to come up with a dish that will make everyone happy. Now you wont have to wonder aloud any more, Who likes apple? Who likes pecan? Who likes sweet potato?

When deciding on her flavor profile for the cheesecake, McGarry started with pumpkin. Even though it may not be everyones favorite pie, there is a reason it gets a second look when made over as a cheesecake.

Lets face it: Pumpkin is a touchy subject. Some people absolutely love it. Theyve already bought the ring, and theyre ready for a lifetime commitment, McGarry says as she reflects on her many years of pastry experience. Others dont even want to go near it. They just give me a look that says, Not happening, But when you feature pumpkin in a dessert that everyone already loves like cheesecake, theyre willing to take a bite.

When you do a no-bake dessert such as this one, it is crucial to layer in your flavors. In this case, McGarry expertly deploys a crust made of gingersnaps for a baseline of fall flavor. Her cheesecake filling is accented with brown sugar and bourbon, which gives the mouth a warm hug. All of the spices pumpkin pie lovers expect in their favorite dessert it has the cinnamon, the ginger, the nutmeg (McGarry recommends freshly grating it) add the inviting warmth they know and love.

The next layer is a white chocolate ganache, which provides a delicate pop of sweetness that balances the remaining cozy flavors. Everything is topped off with homemade whipped cream, and your palate will not argue with another shot of bourbon and a hint of vanilla bean to truly kick things up a notch.

For an added crunch, top your cheesecake off with crushed pieces of leftover gingersnap crust. Then you are not only getting a combination of flavors but also texture throughout. Dont forget to add sprinkles,

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Recipe:No-Bake Pumpkin Mousse CheesecakeYield: 4-6 parfaits depending on size

Ingredients:

Gingersnap Crust1 cup gingersnap cookie crumbs ( about 22 store bought gingersnaps)Pinch of salt3 Tbsp. unsalted butter

White Chocolate Ganache5 ounces white chooclate1/4 cup heavy cream

Ingredients:

Gingersnap Crust1, Melt butter and mix with cookie crumbs and salt.2: Press 2 Tbsp. crumb mixture in the bottom of parfait glasses and refrigerate.

White Chocolate Ganache1. In small saucepan, bring heavy cream up to a scald.2, Pour over chopped chocolate and whisk till smooth.3. Spoon 2 Tbsp. ganache in each parfait glass and refrigerate.

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Patients at the OhioHealth Physician Group Primary Care office at 250 W. Bridge St. will have additional services and staff available following a $4 million renovation expected to start the beginning of next month.

In January 2018, OhioHealth acquired the Dublin Family Care medical practice and a building that was constructed in 1976, said Joseph Campana, director of practice and development with the OhioHealth Physician Group.

OhioHealth planned the renovation, which addresses the interior and exterior of the building, because of the growth in its northern Franklin-Delaware counties market, Campana said.

"It is important for OhioHealth to continue providing great care to our patients close to home," he said. "Increased access to primary care is essential in the Dublin market."

New staffing for the building will include two physicians, one advanced-practice provider (a term for a provider that could include nurse practitioners, physician assistants and others) and four associates, Campana said.

"As of now, this is the number; there may be more as the project gets underway," he said.

The building's first floor includes a four-physician general practice now, Campana said.

After the renovation, the first floor will be a 20-room primary-practice designed for growth and improved clinical workflow.

Additional services also will be offered as part of the first-floor primary care practice, Campana said, in the areas of behavioral health, diabetes and high blood pressure. A nurse also will be available to follow up with patients who have been discharged from hospitals and emergency departments, he said.

In addition to enhancing an existing outpatient lab on the second floor, OhioHealth will add a 14-room outpatient pulmonary care practice and an X-ray machine, Campana said.

Renovations also will include the addition of an elevator at the front of the building, said OhioHealth director of construction Mike MacKay. Although the building already has an elevator, it isn't easily accessed by patients, he said.

"This is going to allow for a better patient access," he said.

OhioHealth will complete the renovation in two six-month phases so that the building can remain open to patients during the project, MacKay said.

The project is expected to be finished in April 2021, Campana said.

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WASHINGTON D.C. (Nov. 24, 2019) Attendees at The Video Show, coming up on Wed. and Thurs., Dec. 4 and 5, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in the Nation's Capital, will be getting more than just an exciting, video-focused exhibit floor and a conference with over 100 sessions.

A range of information-rich features will be available in addition to the show's slate of content sessions and its FREE exhibition of the latest in video production, post and audio gear (where companies including Sony, Canon, AJA, and Nikon will take part). For a full rundown on the content streams, visit the conference web site.

Anyone with a floor pass to the exhibit space FREE if you register before Tuesday, Dec. 3 will have access to a range of innovative features designed to enhance The Video Show experience and provide them with even more actionable insight and knowledge.

One of the largest conferences and exhibitions on the East Coast, it promises to be a must-attend event for everyone from working professionals to serious enthusiasts.

C-SPAN is There!

Attendees can tour the C-SPAN Bus, an interactive, multimedia mobile classroom and production studio that travels the country, showcasing the network's public affairs programming and resources. The high-tech, interactive C-SPAN Bus comprises:

Access to an exclusive interactive experience available on 11 large-screen tablets featuring C-SPAN programming and myriad of political and educational resources.

A smart TV and classroom area for conversations with students and teachers.

A high-definition TV production studio for taped and live programming.

A 360-degree video station featuring C-SPAN's unfiltered coverage of high-profile events and insightful, behind-the-scenes tours of U.S. landmarks.

A D.C.-themed selfie station where visitors can share their Bus experiences through social media.

TIVA-DC's Live Streaming Studio

TIVA-DC, the Television, Interactive & Video Association of D.C., will be streaming live from the show floor throughout both days. TIVA-DC is a not-for-profit trade group formed to serve the needs of the growing DC-area production community, including Maryland and Virginia. With its focus on the fast-growing local market, TIVA offers a range of career growth opportunities, tech seminars, educational outreach, mentoring and award ceremonies. Attendees are invited to stop by their booth at the exhibition hall to get a tour of their streaming set-up or sign up to be interviewed.

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Book Signing With Podcasting Expert Eric Nuzum

Eric Nuzum, a veteran of NPR and Audible, co-founder of Magnificent Noise and a leading podcast consultant, has had a hand in launching more than 130 podcasts, including some of the most successful out there like TED Radio Hour, Invisibilia, Where Should We Begin? with Esther Perel, The Butterfly Effect and West Cork. He'll be on hand both days to sign his brand-new book, Make Noise: A Creator's Guide to Podcasting and Great Audio Storytelling.

Book Signing With Producer and Educator Amy DeLouise

Video producer and author Amy DeLouise will be on site to sign copies of her new book, Nonfiction Sound and Story for Film and Video: A Practical Guide for Filmmakers and Digital Content Creators (The Producer's Playbook). Co-written with audio expert Cheryl Ottenritter, the book guides nonfiction storytellers in the art of creatively and strategically using sound to engage their audience and bring stories to life.

Book signing With Sailing Pro, ESPN Commentator and Filmmaker Gary Jobson

Gary Jobson has spent 31 years with ESPN covering nine America's Cup events. During this time he's also covered six Olympics, produced many documentaries and competed in over 5,000 races. His TV work has won him Emmys, Telly's and an ACE Award, he's authored 19 books and he happened to be the tactician for Courageous, skippered by Ted Turner, when it won the America's Cup in 1977. A prolific lecturer, he'll be on site to sign copies of his books and will be presenting a special session.

Balti Virtual's VR Demos

The team from Balti Virtual (www.baltivirtual.com) will be hosting VR demos on the show floor on Wednesday, Dec. 4, and all attendees are invited to experience some of the VR projects they've completed. Balti Virtual has created VR experiences for such brands as Starbucks, Marvel, Hallmark, Under Armor, Budweiser and Stanley Black & Decker, and they understand the game-changing ability of this technology when it comes to commercial, corporate and government users.

Artist Stephen Black's AR Demos

AR expert and author Stephen Black will be conducting demos throughout the show, and invites attendees to stop by his booth in the exhibition space to see what's possible with this fascinating technology. Black is an artist who's worked extensively in the areas of fine art, publishing and visual media, tapping AR and other new technologies to create content for broadcast and independent film.

AV Nation's On-Site Podcasts

AVNation, the network for the audio visual industry, will be hosting a live podcast at The Video Show in Washington D.C. on Dec 4. Tim Albright, AVNation's founder, will be joined on stage by Megan A. Dutta, Content Director for Systems Contractor News, where they'll discuss the expo and current pro AV events. In addition to this session, AVNation will be podcasting from The Video Show exhibit floor, interviewing speakers, instructors, exhibitors and attendees.

See Video Show Content in the Screening Room

Much of the content that's being discussed in The Video Show's content streams and studios will be available for screening in the conference's Screening Room, accessible to all attendees. In addition to a screening of the documentary 17 Blocks whose filmmakers will be taking part in the Independent Film content stream other video sources will include NASA, the National Parks Service, and World Wildlife Fund.

Connect with Your Colleagues

The Video Show represents an unparalleled opportunity for networking and making connections. A number of both national and local trade groups and associations will be on site and well-represented during the event, including SMPTE, TIVA-DC, AVIXA, WIFV, #GalsnGear and DDC. Attendees are invited to take full advantage of this unique gathering of industry leaders and influencers.

Attendees can register now at The Video Show's registration page to save $25 and secure Early Bird rates for The Video Show's premium Studios. Registration for The Video Show is free through Dec. 3, allowing access to the 80+ exhibitors on the show floor. Early Bird rates for premium Studio content streams are $49 for a one-day Studio Access Pass and $75 for a two-day Studio Access Pass. At the door Dec. 45, registration for The Video Show goes up to $25, with one-day Studio Passes available for an additional $49 and two-day Studio Passes available for $75.

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When 27-year-old Tetsuya Inoue began running Asahi Ryokan -- the Fukuoka, Japan hotel owned by his grandmother -- he wondered how he could improve business in the new economy.

After a British YouTuber passing through livestreamed much of his stay at the inn, Inoue had an idea -- what if he could use the internet to bring in a new audience and a new revenue stream?

Now, guests coming to Asahi Ryokan have the option to pay just 100 (about $1) per night to stay in room number eight -- if they agree to have their entire stay livestreamed.

That said, there are restrictions around how the livestreaming works. Inoue explains to CNN Travel that the feed is video-only, so guests will have privacy in their conversations or phone calls. His YouTube channel is called One Dollar Hotel .

Guests are permitted to turn the lights off, and the bathroom area is out of camera range.

"This is a very old ryokan and I was looking into a new business model," says Inoue, who started running the hotel last year. "Our hotel is on the cheaper side, so we need some added value, something special that everyone will talk about."

Before Inoue's creative idea, room number eight was the least popular. Now, many young guests who are looking to save money while traveling in Japan have been open to the $1 hotel room concept.

"Young people nowadays don't care much about the privacy," Inoue adds. "Some of them say it's OK to be [watched] for just one day."

And while the $1 rooms are clearly a loss leader, Inoue is thinking beyond the cost of a single night's stay. The YouTube channel has already passed 1,000 subscribers and once it accumulates more than 4,000 view hours, he will be able to put ads on the channel and monetize it.

On days when room number eight is vacant, Inoue will post a livestream of himself working in the ryokan's office. Signs in Japanese and English are posted in front of the camera to let viewers know when he's out of the room.

So, besides the opportunity to have thousands of strangers watch your REM cycle on the internet, what's the incentive to head to Fukuoka?

Plenty -- so much that CNN Travel named Fukuoka one of its must-visit destinations for 2019 .

The pretty seaside city is known for its incredible food. In addition to local, freshly-caught seafood, Fukuoka is also the birthplace of the popular Ichiran chain, home of yummy pork tonkotsu ramen. Also, the acclaimed Fukuoka Art Museum reopened in early 2019 following three years of renovations.

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Lets be honest, the Dallas Cowboys (6-4) arent expected to travel to Foxboro and beat the New England Patriots (9-1) on Sunday.

The Patriots have one of the best home-field advantages in the NFL, having won the past 20 games at Gillette Stadium. And they have the greatest head coach and quarterback of all time in Bill Belichick and Tom Brady.

The Patriots rank first in total DVOA (Defense-adjusted Value Over Average), 12th in offensive DVOA, first in defensive DVOA and 10th in special teams DVOA, according to Football Outsiders. Purely based on DVOA, the Patriots have the advantage everywhere except when their defense is on the field against the Cowboys offense each unit ranks first in DVOA, making that a push.

Although the Patriots have the advantage almost everywhere in this game on paper, that doesnt mean the Cowboys cant do the unthinkable and escape with a victory.

The Patriots may have lost once this season, but the unfortunate reality for the Cowboys is that they cant learn much from that loss from a schematic perspective because the Baltimore Ravens are a completely different team than the Cowboys on offense and defense. The Ravens possess the most unique offense in the NFL and their defense is extremely complex when compared with Dallas.

The Cowboys will need to forge their own path to victory.

For that to happen, they have to put together one of the best performances of the season. Without further ado, lets dive into a few of the Cowboys keys to victory against the defending Super Bowl champions:

The worst-case scenario for the Cowboys this week would be if they get off to a slow start and allow the Patriots to grab an early lead, enabling Brady and the Patriots offense to control the pace of the game.

One of the biggest reasons the Patriots have the best record in football is because of their ability to jump out to a lead and play with it. They have posted the best first-quarter scoring differential in the NFL, averaging 8.7 points on offense while giving up just 2.0 points on defense in the initial stanza, meaning New England ends the first quarter with a six-point lead on average.

If the Patriots are the best team in the NFL in the first quarter, the Cowboys are one of the worst. Dallas averages a meager 4.0 points while giving up 6.2 points in the first quarter, meaning the Cowboys are losing by two points heading into the second quarter on average.

If the Cowboys are able to flip the script and get off to a fast start against the Patriots, it will make everything else easier for them the rest of the game. Its no coincidence that when the Cowboys win, they tend to win big all of their wins except one have been by double digits. Dallas is built to play with a lead.

The Cowboys biggest weakness right now is defending the run, and the great byproduct of playing with a lead is that it naturally nullifies the opposing teams run game, forcing them to throw more to close the gap.

In fact, the Patriots throw more often when losing than most teams, throwing the ball 74.14% of the time when down by nine-plus points the seventh-highest rate in the NFL, according to The Quant Edge.

This means that if the Cowboys are able to get an early lead, their venomous pass rush (more on that later) will be able to pin its ears back and rush the passer without much of a run threat.

Its easier said than done, but the Cowboys cant afford to have another slow start against the Patriots if they hope to win.

The first key to victory dovetails nicely into the second playing with a lead will make it easier for the Cowboys defense to get after Brady.

The future Hall of Famer is a totally different quarterback when kept clean compared to when under pressure.

Though much has been made of Bradys struggles this season, hes still one of the best QBs in the league when kept clean, posting 2,307 passing yards, 10 touchdowns, two interceptions, an 80.1% adjusted completion rate (no drops or throwaways) and a 105.8 passer rating, according to Pro Football Focus.

Under pressure is when Bradys decline is most apparent, posting just four touchdowns, three interceptions, a 56.8% adjusted completion rate and a 48.5 passer rating, according to PFF. Moreover, Brady ranks 27th (among 29 QBs who have played a least 50% of their teams offensive snaps) in passer rating and 26th in adjusted completion percentage when under pressure, according to PFF.

If a defense gives Brady time to sit in the pocket and survey the coverage, he will slice and dice it up all game long.

But when a defense makes him uncomfortable in the pocket, making him move off his spot and make plays off of different throwing platforms, he becomes mortal.

Seeing as how the Cowboys dont blitz very often, their front four have to win their matchups up front and attack the pocket.

Coached by the best offensive line coach in all of football Dante Scarnecchia the Patriots will be ready for the myriad stunts, twists and defensive line games the Cowboys run. Also, the Patriots receive a boost this week as starting left tackle Isaiah Wynn returns from injured reserve.

Scarnecchia, much like Belichick, is great at taking out the opposing teams best pass rusher watch how New England slowed Aaron Donald down in last seasons Super Bowl but the Cowboys possess four effective and impactful pass rushers in DeMarcus Lawrence, Robert Quinn, Maliek Collins and Michael Bennett.

The Patriots cant double everybody, so its incredibly important that Dallas best pass rushers are able to consistently win and apply pressure on Brady when provided a one-on-one matchup.

While the Cowboys defense has had trouble stopping a lot of offenses this year, if it is able to consistently pressure Brady with the front four, then it should have a real chance to stymie the Patriots.

The Patriots are the most modular team in the league, capable of morphing their personnel and scheme to attack the weaknesses of the opponent while taking away its strengths. One thing that is certain on an almost weekly basis is that Belichick and the Patriots are going to take away, or limit, the opposing teams best weapons on offense.

Whether that means bracketing Amari Cooper in coverage while leaving Stephon Gilmore who arguably is the NFLs best cornerback one-on-one against Michael Gallup or vice versa, you can bet Belichick is going to have a good plan on how to slow down Dak Prescotts primary weapons.

This means players such as Randall Cobb, Tavon Austin, Jason Witten and Blake Jarwin need to step up and take advantage of the matchups presented to them.

Outside of his propensity to drop one or two passes per game, Cobb has been an outstanding addition to the offense. His ability to stretch the field and make plays after the catch have been exceedingly beneficial this season. The Patriots use a variety of players in the slot depending on matchup, but Cobb should see most of his time against Jonathan Jones, who has been impressive but not perfect this year in terms of his coverage.

While its hard to trust him on a play-by-play basis, Jarwins speed is an important advantage against New Englands linebackers. The linebackers are good, but not exceedingly fast, so Jarwin could create some positive play opportunities in the passing game if utilized correctly.

In addition, this may be a good week to use a lot of two-running back sets with Ezekiel Elliott and Tony Pollard together on the field.

In a 2018 interview with Deadspin, former Patriots assistant coach Pepper Johnson, who spent most of his 30-plus years in the NFL as a player and coach under the tutelage of Belichick, revealed that the Patriots head coach never liked playing against two skillful running backs. Its a problem because he cant really cover them with his different combination of coverages with the secondary. The linebackers have to get them.

If the Cowboys can figure out ways to isolate the New England LBs especially Elandon Roberts in coverage against Pollard and Elliott, they can potentially create some explosive plays to move the ball on this stingy defense.

This one essentially explains its self, so we arent going to spend a ton of time on it. The Patriots are one of the best defenses in the NFL at forcing turnovers and, oftentimes, they turn those turnovers into points, as the Patriots rank first in defensive touchdowns (six).

Altogether, the Patriots have hauled in 19 interceptions while also recovering nine forced fumbles, as the team ranks first in turnover differential by a mile.

Dak Prescott and the Cowboys offense havent turned the ball over a ton this season, just 13 turnovers so far, but its even more important that they play clean football this week. Turning the ball over is an easy way to gift the Patriots a lead, which, as discussed above, is the exact opposite of what the Cowboys need.

Newsflash: The Cowboys special teams have been one of the worst in the NFL. They rank toward the bottom statistically in most categories while ranking 25th in special teams DVOA, per Football Outsiders.

The name of the game for the Cowboys on special teams is to survive. The Cowboys havent earned the right to play the Patriots special teams straight up; therefore, they would be wise to minimize the effects of either teams special teams this week.

What does that entail?

Well, it means eliminating any opportunity for the Patriots punt and kick return units to return the ball. This means that Brett Maher needs to do his best to put the ball deep into the red zone on kickoffs while Chris Jones plays the sidelines with his punts.

Moreover, while the Cowboys shouldnt look a gift horse in the mouth and ignore giant return lanes, as Tavon Austin infamously was instructed to do against the Minnesota Vikings, fair catches are not necessarily a bad thing. The Patriots have one of the best punt coverage units in the NFL, per Football Outsiders, as they have forced two turnovers while allowing just 5.44 yards per punt. On top of that, New Englands punt return unit has blocked two punts this season.

If the Cowboys are able to limit New Englands special teams impact to just field goals, it will enable them to have a much better shot at winning this game.

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ECTOR COUNTY, Texas The Ector County Jail addition was supposed to get done in November, but there is still a long ways to go before construction and staffing is completed.

The problem is twofold, there is not enough space at the jail and there are not enough jailers.

So whats the solution? The jail has been moving inmates to other counties but it is costing taxpayers a pretty penny.

The Ector County Commissioners Court voted to to take any necessary action and pay the cost needed to house Ector County inmates to other county jails.

Right now, were still understaffed in our detention center," said Eddie Mancha, ECSO Chief Deputy. "We're hiring several people but we still dont have enough staff due to overcrowding.

Not only is there not enough room, Mancha says Texas laws require one officer for every 40 inmates and there are not enough jailers to go around.

Were having to move them to other counties until we can get enough staff to bring them back to Odessa," Mancha said.

It's been tricky to find county jails in the lone star state that have room.

A lot of counties know theyre maxed out, short staffed, where they cant be taking any other inmates," Mancha said."So we have to check around the state of Texas."

Moving inmates to other jails, like Kerr County, is costing Ector County.

Depending on the contracts with the other counties," Mancha said. "We have close to 200 inmates farmed out to other counties so the total is very expensive.

Let's break those numbers down a bit:

We have many openings and once we have staffing we'll be bringing inmates back," Mancha said. "That way the money can stay in Odessa."

Taxpayers are going to have to keep paying that cost to move inmates out to other counties until the jail expansion is done. Once complete, the jail will be able to house close to 1,000 inmates.

ECSO hopes the jail will be ready in early 2020.

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At the south end of Main Street in Waterville, the four-story Lockwood Hotel is rising where the Crescent Hoteloriginally Lockwood Houseowned by an 1868 Colby graduate Reuben W. Dunnstood a half-century ago. Its also where Levines department store for men and boys, owned by Colby alumni Lewis Ludy Levine (Class of 1921) and Percy Pacy Levine (Class of 1927), was 23 years ago.

As the only hotel in downtown, the new Lockwood is expected to welcome guests by fall 2020. But even before its doors open to them, the hotel project is sparking significant economic activity in the area.

Its directly supporting local businesses and construction jobs in this area, said Vice President of Planning Brian Clark. The construction of the hotel and the plans for this hotel, just like the other investments of Colby is making on Main Street, are spurring significant private investment as well.

The Lockwood hotel project has put nearly $12 million into local businesses and supported close to 250 jobs since construction began this past summer.

From the foundation to the roof, hotels general contractor Landry/French of Scarborough is working with local subcontractors to build the Lockwood. Since the project began last summer, it has already put nearly $12 million into local businesses, while the construction has also supported close to 250 jobs. The 53-room hotel is projected to cost $26 million in total.

It is always a pleasure working with Colby on all their projects. It is also nice to see that they are using as many local businesses as possible, as they always do, said Mike Fortin, owner of Fortins Home Furnishing in Winslow, in an email. Fortins has worked with Colby for over 25 years and is providing appliances for the Lockwood.

Tobias Parkhurst, president of O&P Glass in Augusta, is a longtime partner with Colby, including on other downtown projects like the Bill & Joan Alfond Main Street Commons. I think their [Colbys] investment downtown is very impactful, he said. Its been good for our business, its been good for the community, its been good for the whole region.

The first steel beam of the Lockwood Hotel being placed in mid-October. The final beam in the structure will be installed on November 25.

The hotels interior framing, drywall, and limestone exterior faadewhich will blend with existing structures along Main Streetwill be supplied by Bilodeau Drywall Corporation of Sidney. Colby College has made a significant commitment to the local community, and we are very proud to play a small role in their development plans both as a Central Maine business and as residents, said Steve Bilodeau, president of the company, in an email. This is a landmark project, right in our backyard. We are grateful to be part of the process and have employment opportunity for our valued workers so close to home.

Opportunities will continue after construction, as the hotel is expected to have around 60 full-time employees. In addition to creating jobs and bringing overnight visitors to the heart of the city, the hotels restaurant and bar, which will be called Front & Main, aims to further generate economic activity.

We hope that the restaurant can become a new and different living room for the community, said Colbys Director of Commercial Real Estate Paul Ureneck.

A matchbook from the Crescent Hotel in Waterville, which operated on the site where the Lockwood Hotel will open in 2020.

This hotel and its restaurant are likely to be followed by other new spaces and businesses downtown. Since Colbys investments, over 20 commercial buildings changed hands. This was the intention all along, Ureneck said.

Colby is a catalyst, he said, citing recent Main Street investments by local business owner and developer Bill Mitchell, along with Colby alumni Tom Nale 05 and Tracy Nale 07, and Matt Hancock 90, and new restaurants, including the Greek restaurant OPA and the West African and European bistro M Lon Togo.

The plan is being fulfilled in front of our eyes, said Ureneck. Its working.

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